2 1/2 c. flour
1 c. sugar
3 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. salad oil
1 1/4 c. milk
1 egg
1 c. finely chopped nuts
1 c. sliced cranberries

Measure all ingredients into large mixing bowl; beat on medium speed 1/2 minute, scraping side and bottom of bowl constantly.

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 9 x 5.2 inch loaf pan or two 3 1/2 x 4 x 2 1/2 inch (or 3 smaller pans) inch loaf pans. Pour batter into pans. Bake 50-65 minutes (depending on size of pans used), or until wooden pick in center comes out clean. Remove from pans and cool thoroughly before cutting. Note: If you use self-rising flour, omit baking powder and salt.

Banana Nut Bread: Decrease milk to 3/4 cup. Add 1 cup mashed bananas (2 or 3 medium) and omit cranberries.

Orange Nut Bread: Decrease milk to 1/2 cup. Add 4 teaspoons grated orange peel (optional) and 3/4 cup orange juice. Leave cranberries in or omit them, whichever you prefer.